Eco-friendly DIY gifts for Mother’s Day!

It’s always a difficult task to find a fitting gift for mothers. Nothing says you care more than a gift that’s a labour of love. We’ve put together some gift ideas that are easy to do yourself, and also protect the environment.

• Picture Frames: Capture the perfect moment and express it well through a simple DIY picture frame. Choose from the many options to the one best suited for you. Read our post ’10 creative picture frames made from waste’ and get going.
  

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• Personalised Lip Balm: Skip investing in one and make your own bespoke chemical free lip balm for your mum, with a flavour that she’d love. Here’s how.

• Relaxing Body Scrub: How about giving her something that would relax her. Here’s a simple DIY recipe of a body scrub. Help her pamper herself.

• Eye Glass/Sunglass Case: Make her a pretty sunglasses/ eyeglass sleeve from an old tie. Go one step further and choose from her favourite tie from your dad’s wardrobe. Read our post on 10 cool things to make from old neckties for more such ideas.
  

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• Crayon Charm: Make her a pretty charm for her room from old half broken crayons. Not only does it look pretty, it’s definitely a good reminder of your presence. Here’s the link to know more.
  

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• A Memory Jar: What better way to express your gratitude and love than a memory jar, which takes her down the memory lane. Read our post on 52 memories in a jar to know more.

• Pretty Knick-Knack Keeper: Make her a pretty knick-knack keeper from an old face cream jar. Read here to know more.
  

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• Accessory Holder: An old kitchen paper towel holder can be transformed into a pretty accessory holder. Paint it and personalise it, to make it a perfect gift.
  

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• Earring Holder: Help her never worry about losing an earring again, by creating a pretty earring organiser for her from an old cheese grater. Find instructions here.
  

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• Wind Chime: Make her a pretty chime for her room. Choose from a variety of DIY options mentioned in our post on 7 upcycling ideas to make your own wind chimes.
  

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While you do any of the above, don’t forget to read our post on interesting eco-friendly gift-wrapping ideas. It will help complete the look. Happy Gifting!